Navy lists > Monthly > 1939 > March

THE HOUSING ASSOCIATION FOR
OFFICERS* FAMILIES.
OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
(1) To Provide unfurnished houses and flats at specially reduced rentals
FOR OFFICERS' WIDOWS AND DEPENDANTS AND GRAVELY DISABLED MARRIEfl
OFFICERS.
(2) TO MAKE GRANTS IN AID OF RENT TO PERSONS SIMILARLY QUALIFIED.
(3) IN AFFILIATION WITH THE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, TO GIVE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING, EITHER BY WAY OF GRANTS
OR LOANS, IN OASES OF SPECIAL DISTRESS, TO OFFICERS, WHETHER DISABLED
OR NOT, AND THEIR WIDOW8 AND DEPENDANTS.
All houses, flats and funds are necessarily reserved for those whose means
make it impossible for them to provide decent homes for themselves and their
families, without such assistance as the Association is able to give. In the consideration
of applications, special regard is had to the extent to which the applicant's income
has been reduced as a direct result of War Servioe, and preference is always given
to those with young families.
The Secretary, will be pleased to give further information to those interested,
whether as supporters or as prospective beneficiaries, on application, by letter or
personally, at the office of the Association —
6, Duke Street, St. James's, S.W.I.
KING WILLIAM IV.'S NAVAL ASYLUM,
PENGE.
The Asylum comprises twelve houses for Widows and Orphan Daughters of
Naval Officers, of the rank of "Commander," "Lieutenant," "Navigating Officer," and
"Paymaster." Each house is erdowed with an annuity of £33. Ladies are elected
by the Governors, as vacancies occur. They must be out of the state of wedlock
at time of admission, and if admitted as daughters they must be 40 years of ago at
least. They must be members of the Church of England.
For further particulars, application should be made to the Hon. Secretary,
Glen Rosa, Oakhill Road, Ashtead, Surrey.
CLAYESMORE SCHOOL,
IWERNE MINSTER :: :: DORSET
BURSARIES FOR SONS OF OFFICERS.
Three bursaries are awarded annually, limited to sons of serving or retired Officers in
His Majesty's Regular Forces. Full fees are 150 guineas a year.
The reduced fees are —
(a) 75 guineas a year.
(6) 90 guineas a year.
There is no written examination other than the common entrance, which candidates
oan sit at preparatory schools. An interview is necessary. The Governors also take into
account any report made on the boy by his present headmaster or tutor, and the financial
position of the parents. Candidates for admission must bo under 14 years of age.
Full information can be obtained on application to the Headmaster.